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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

HD Tie rods and Skid plate

  1. Brian Member Joined: February 2020
    #125 May 2017, 9:34 AM

    I am trying to decide between the Synergy HD tie rod (1.376in Diameter) and the Teraflex HD tie rod (1.6in Diameter). The teraflex comes with mount and the synergy does not. Both similar in price once I buy synergy's bracket and both seem like good units.

    What are your thoughts between these? Also what do you think about the factory tie rod?

    Second question is about an oil/trans skid plate. Ordering either the hardrock or MORE off road version. Both in steel.

    Thanks!

    W6JLU
  2. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #225 May 2017, 2:20 PM

    Why not buy local and get the Roughstuff tie rod? They give a discount for walk-in customers plus there is a 20% off sale this weekend. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/JKTIEROD.html

    Ditto for the Metalcloak skid plate system. Take a look under Drew's Jeep next time he comes to a run. http://www.metalcloak.com/UnderCloak-Integrated-Armor-System-JK-2-door-p/3365.htm

  3. Brian started this Member Joined: February 2020
    #325 May 2017, 2:30 PM
    kris_olof said Why not buy local and get the Roughstuff tie rod? They give a discount for walk-in customers plus there is a 20% off sale this weekend. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/JKTIEROD.html Ditto for the Metalcloak skid plate system. Take a look under Drew's Jeep next time he comes to a run. http://www.metalcloak.com/UnderCloak-Integrated-Armor-System-JK-2-door-p/3365.htm  

    I totally forget about ruff stuff all over again! I will be going there tomorrow. I will look into the metal cloak plate as well. I'd prefer to just get the oil pan skid for now.

    Thanks Kris!

    W6JLU
  4. scoped Subscriber
    #426 May 2017, 12:53 AM

    I have the ruff stuff unit works great so far and the guys where nice - also rare parts is in Stockton they have been great to me as well

  5. Brian started this Member Joined: February 2020
    #526 May 2017, 4:57 AM

    Bought a ruff stuff today! Beeeeefy!

    W6JLU
  6. Brian started this Member Joined: February 2020
    #63 Jun 2017, 3:16 AM
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    What are your guys thoughts? Ream? Drill? Or ditch it and get another brand

    they are currently installed but not fitting the best

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    W6JLU
  7. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #73 Jun 2017, 3:27 AM
    Brian said IMG_1269.JPGIMG_1270.JPGIMG_1272.PNG What are your guys thoughts? Ream? Drill? Or ditch it and get another brand  they are currently installed but not fitting the best   

    I very well might be the least qualified to give advice here but... I would return them to Ruff Stuff and find some that fit.  The idea of taking more metal out of the joint does not sound good to me.

  8. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #83 Jun 2017, 3:36 AM

    Second question is about an oil/trans skid plate. Ordering either the hardrock or MORE off road version. Both in steel.

    I went with Rubicon Express Skid Plates.  They seemed to be reasonably priced and of good quality.  However, the MetalCloak ones look very nice.  I may have considered them if they were available when I installed mine.  I like the MC system as it gives full coverage with little to no areas to get hung up on in the rocks etc.  They are also local and very easy to work with.

  9. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #93 Jun 2017, 5:48 AM

    what about flipping the tie rod I think they make a kit for that haha

    my brother is using RE and they are local as well

  10. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #103 Jun 2017, 11:36 AM

    From what I have heard, everything has been resolved with the tie rod and then some. 👍

    As for skid plates, the Metalcloak ones are nice, but $1300 seems like a lot. Then again, I don't view skid plates as a one time replacement item. 😀

  11. Brian started this Member Joined: February 2020
    #113 Jun 2017, 12:43 PM

    I went to rock and road performance. Super awesome deal. Did not need much of a ream. Also his welds are legit. So could definitely be another place to consider for any welding work!

    I have not decided about the skid yet!

    W6JLU
  12. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #124 Jun 2017, 3:35 AM
    Brian said I went to rock and road performance. Super awesome deal. Did not need much of a ream. Also his welds are legit. So could definitely be another place to consider for any welding work!   I have not decided about the skid yet!  

    Sorry I didn't see this sooner. I have a reemer and I'm pretty sure Jeff does as well.

    Best part is now you use a standard 1-ton taper TRE so much easier to find spares on the trail.

  13. Josh Subscriber
    #139 Jun 2017, 3:10 PM

    I run the Rock Hard plates. Install is easy. Fit is good.

    Semper Fi

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